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APF 61 - Black Mamba PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Safic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makke Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Safic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papa Roach - Last Resort (Uncensored Version) . Makke Hakala looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Safic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makke Hakala!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakala.
A head kick misses from Safic.
Hakala fails with a takedown attempt.
Safic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin Safic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makke Hakala.
Hakala looks gassed!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Safic. Hakala shrugs it off though.
Safic delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Safic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Safic moves into range and clinches up with Hakala.
Safic breaks the clinch.
Hakala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Makke Hakala has been cut.
Hakala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Safic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Safic misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Safic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Safic knocks Hakala to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Safic wants to stand but Hakala has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala wants to control but Safic postures up.
Safic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Safic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Hakala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakala is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Safic tries to get to his feet but Hakala is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Safic in his guard.
Hakala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hakala trying to keep a closed guard but Safic is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Safic tries to stand but Hakala is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safic preventing the sweep.
Safic wants to get up but he can't break Hakala's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Safic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Safic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Safic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Safic throws a sloppy head kick and Hakala moves out of range easily.
Safic tries to sprawl but Hakala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Safic wants to get back to his feet.
Hakala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Safic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hakala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakala working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hakala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hakala working over Safic with some ground and pound. Safic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hakala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Safic defending well though.
Hakala passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Hakala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Safic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makke Hakala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hakala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Safic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakala fails with a takedown attempt.
Safic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Safic scores with a head kick.
Safic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakala. Hakala gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Safic lands but Hakala takes it in his stride.
Safic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Safic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hakala winds up and cracks Safic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hakala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala working the head and body with strikes.
Safic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hakala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hakala wants to control but Safic is keeping him busy.
Hakala not doing much here.
Hakala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hakala is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Hakala there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hakala wants to take a breather but Safic is having none of it.
Hakala slips a nice elbow through Safic's hands, connecting with Safic's forehead.
Safic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hakala.
Hakala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hakala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hakala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Safic defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakala controlling the action here.
Hakala is pressing down on Safic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Safic is holding on for now.
Safic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hakala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakala trying to control the pace.
Hakala moves into full mount! Safic won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hakala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hakala unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Hakala there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Safic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hakala looking to ground and pound but Safic is blocking nicely.
Hakala cracks Safic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makke Hakala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Makke Hakala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Safic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Safic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Safic tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Safic.
Hakala blocks a head kick by Safic.
Safic throws a sloppy head kick and Hakala moves out of range easily.
Safic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Safic misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Hakala or perhaps it was just good defense by Safic which made him look bad.
Hakala feints and as Safic raises his hands in defense, Hakala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hakala throwing strikes from guard but Safic blocks nicely.
Safic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakala on the ground.
Hakala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakala advances position into side control!
Hakala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hakala happy to just control the position for now.
Hakala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hakala working the ground and pound from side control.
Hakala misses with the ground and pound.
Safic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hakala controlling the position from side mount.
Safic is not content to let Hakala control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Safic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hakala throws a strike aimed at the side of Safic's head but Safic avoids it well.
Safic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hakala lands a few punches from side control.
Hakala slows the pace down.
Hakala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Safic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Safic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hakala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hakala working the strikes but Safic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hakala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hakala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Hakala.
Nice strikes from Hakala there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Safic defending well though.
Hakala content to control rather than advance.
Hakala works his way into side control.
Hakala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hakala taking a breather here.
Hakala scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makke Hakala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makke Hakala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big thighs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bad Boy Bernie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big thighs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernie tried to score with a low kick but thighs checks it.
Bernie thows a left - swing and a miss!
thighs fails in his attempt to clinch.
thighs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Bernie.
Bernie throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernie tries a low kick but thighs avoids it.
Bernie swats away the attempt to clinch by thighs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thighs keeps the fight on the outside.
thighs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernie misses with a low kick as thighs jumps back.
Bernie blocks a head kick by thighs.
thighs tries to clinch
and Bernie counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
thighs clinches but Bernie breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by thighs misses
and Bernie counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Bernie misses.
thighs checks a low kick from Bernie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thighs closes the distance and clinches.
Bernie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
thighs looks gassed!
thighs managing to block the knees to the body from Bernie.
Bernie lands an uppercut.
Bernie avoiding damage as thighs throws knees to the body.
Bernie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
thighs is pressed up against the cage. Bernie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag thighs down to the mat. thighs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
thighs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
thighs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
thighs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernie throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by thighs.
Big thighs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by thighs misses
and Bernie counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by thighs.
Bernie just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernie tries to close the distance and clinch but thighs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Boy Bernie dominated that round.
That's time! Bernie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bernie throws a half hearted mid kick.
thighs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
thighs throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
thighs checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
thighs throws a sloppy head kick and Bernie moves out of range easily.
thighs tries to clinch but Bernie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thighs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernie throws a leg kick but thighs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bernie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
thighs throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernie counters with a nice double leg into side control. thighs won't be happy with that.
Bernie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on thighs's face as Bernie controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bernie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
thighs pushes Bernie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bernie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but thighs keeps working.
thighs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. thighs is trying to escape and Bernie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and thighs is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bernie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bad Boy Bernie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohad Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everett has chosen Dont Monkey With Another Mans Monkey as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mohammed Ali has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ohad Everett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Everett's waist but Everett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ali off to one side.
Ali throws a series of punches but Everett avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Everett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Everett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Everett looks gassed!
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali looks to land a combination. Everett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ohad Everett has been cut.
Everett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali thuds a left hand into Everett's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Everett is rocked!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Everett counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard.
Everett postures up.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Everett won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ali trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ali trying to strike off his back.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali wants to stand but Everett is controlling the position.
Ali wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
Ali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ali tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett advances position into side control!
Everett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ali!
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
Everett controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ohad Everett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Everett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Everett throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Everett sprawls well. Everett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Everett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everett throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Everett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ohad Everett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Everett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Everett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Everett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Everett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everett won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Everett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Everett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ohad Everett was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Mohammed Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Everett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Everett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Everett stops Ali from standing up.
Everett passes Ali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ali is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
Ali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Everett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ali is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ohad Everett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emil Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly has chosen Hard Core as his entrance music. Emil Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hard Holly's chin.
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163 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hard Holly!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a jab when Holly was well out of range.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer works over Holly's head and body with a nice combination.
Holly shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emil Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holly moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Holly looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holly.
Emil Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Holly.
Holly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Holly shoots in.
Hammer leaves Holly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Holly saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Holly moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Holly in a clinch.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Holly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer with a jab.
Hammer throws a jab when Holly was well out of range.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Holly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Holly looks gassed!
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Holly persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer catches Holly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammer lands the left hand.
Holly slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Holly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hammer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holly.
Hammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Holly is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holly looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Holly is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer lands a hook that stumbles Holly back into the cage. Hammer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Holly to the canvas! Hammer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Holly has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emil Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Adkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oloc Chisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chisley has chosen On The Eve Of War as his entrance music. Trevor Adkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
165 lbs
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23
167 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Adkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oloc Chisley!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adkins fails with the takedown.
Adkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chisley ducks under a wild hook from Adkins.
Chisley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adkins sprawls well initially but Chisley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chisley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chisley is working for a submission of some sort.
Adkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chisley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adkins is looking to improve his position.
Adkins actively working from the bottom here.
Chisley winds up and cracks Adkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Chisley.
Still in half guard, Chisley seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adkins won't allow Chisley to pass to mount.
Chisley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adkins wants to improve his position but Chisley is controlling well.
Chisley is looking to take a break and control but Adkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Chisley there.
Chisley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chisley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chisley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chisley is trying to work for a kimura but Adkins is defending well.
Chisley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Chisley there.
Chisley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adkins defend it? Chisley steps over the head and cranks it - Adkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chisley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oloc Chisley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morton's choice of entrance music: Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ricky Morton has been cut.
Morton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Morton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morton showed some decent athleticism there.
Knox gets full guard.
Morton is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Morton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Morton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox keeping full guard, as Morton tries to pass.
Morton looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox is in close to Morton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knox!
Morton looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton breaks from Knox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knox tries to lock up and control but Morton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knox because Morton loaded up on that one.
Knox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Morton's attempts to control the action.
Morton misses with a head shot.
Morton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Knox manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Knox, under a barage of strikes from Morton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard.
Morton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Morton.
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morton pulls his head out easily.
Morton works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Morton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Morton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Morton blocks the low kick.
Morton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Morton moves out of range of the strikes.
Morton shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Morton slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morton manages to avoid it.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morton off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
A slow jab from Morton misses its intended target.
Morton swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Morton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Morton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Knox throws Morton to one side and escapes!
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morton just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Morton strikes.
Morton misses the body punch
and Morton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Morton ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morton. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Morton blocks the leg kick.
Morton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Morton misses
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Morton connects with a body shot.
Morton throws a body kick the misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Morton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Morton misses.
Morton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Morton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morton throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Morton connects with a body shot.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morton scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Morton.
Morton blocks a head kick by Knox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morton in his tracks.
Knox thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Morton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Morton shoots in.
Morton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a right and a left that Morton avoids nicely.
Morton misses with a hook to the body
and Morton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morton scores with a decent looking hook.
Morton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Morton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morton off to one side.
Morton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morton slips a straight right by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Morton ducks down to avoid it.
Morton is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Knox misses.
Morton blocks a leg kick.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morton. That did some damage!
Morton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morton checks it well.
Morton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Morton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton checks a leg kick.
Knox throws a combination. Morton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Morton's head but Morton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Morton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a hook but Morton avoids it easily.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Morton's ribs.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Morton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox works over Morton's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox thows a body shot but no joy.
Morton needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Morton doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Tommy Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Morton.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Morton checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Morton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox takes a swing at Morton's ribcage but misses.
Morton shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox looks to land a combination but Morton avoids it well.
Morton misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Morton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morton was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Tommy Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Morton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tommy Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Knox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leshley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Step into a World. McGrady has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 2 |
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24
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kelly McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGrady tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leshley is in McGrady's guard.
Leshley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leshley throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
McGrady controlling the position.
McGrady looking to control.
McGrady wants to sweep here but Leshley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leshley is fighting to break McGrady's control of his arms but McGrady is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leshley wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Leshley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leshley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGrady.
McGrady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leshley moves forwards but McGrady connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGrady misses with a low kick.
McGrady attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Leshley finds it's target.
It looks like Kelly McGrady has been cut.
Leshley rushes McGrady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leshley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leshley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leshley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGrady regains guard immediately.
Leshley thows a big elbow that misses.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leshley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leshley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leshley throwing strikes but missing.
Leshley wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGrady holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leshley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady looking for a sweep. Not yet McGrady, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leshley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGrady.
Leshley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrady is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leshley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leshley's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGrady lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McGrady keeps control of the position as Leshley tries to break free.
Leshley covering up well and avoiding damage.
Leshley is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leshley is in bad spot here.
McGrady throwing sloppy strikes.
McGrady struggling to keep hold of the position.
McGrady is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Leshley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McGrady gets his hands free as Leshley looks to control.
McGrady tries to keep control of the position but Leshley is staying busy.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet.
McGrady misses with punches from the back.
McGrady patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will McGrady go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leshley manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGrady's guard. Nice work there by Leshley.
Leshley wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Leshley throws a big right hand that misses.
Leshley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leshley manages to get himself to full guard.
Leshley seems keen to control McGrady's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leshley keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Leshley managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelly McGrady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGrady throws a nice looking combination but Leshley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrady misses with a hook to the body
and Leshley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGrady's guard.
McGrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leshley is one step ahead there.
Leshley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leshley controlling from the top position.
McGrady controls Leshley momentarily but Leshley frees himself.
Leshley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leshley preventing the sweep.
Leshley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Leshley is proving a slippery customer.
Leshley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrady is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leshley advances to half guard.
Leshley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leshley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGrady!
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
Leshley tries to control but McGrady wriggling away.
Leshley punching from mount but McGrady doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley controlling from mount.
McGrady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BOOM! Leshley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leshley looking to finish McGrady with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGrady!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leshley! McGrady is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Leshley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
210 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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28
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Fitzwell !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev connects with a body shot.
Fitzwell tests Dzagoev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzwell swinging wildly here.
Dzagoev looks to throw the jab but Fitzwell is out of range.
Dzagoev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dzagoev.
Fitzwell misses with a body shot.
Fitzwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dzagoev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzwell throws a shot from downtown. Dzagoev moves away and avoids it.
Dzagoev throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzwell 's shoulder, as Fitzwell tries to avoid the shot.
Dzagoev defending well as Fitzwell loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzwell jabs at Dzagoev's body.
Fitzwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzwell , as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dzagoev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzwell .
Dzagoev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzwell .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell misses with a two punch combination.
Dzagoev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzagoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzwell throws out the jab.
Fitzwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dzagoev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzagoev moves out of range as Fitzwell strikes.
Fitzwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dzagoev is rocked!
It looks like Alan Dzagoev has been cut.
Fitzwell lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dzagoev off his feet! Dzagoev tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Fitzwell !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.
Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Simpson catches Wheldon right on the button with a cross.
Wheldon thows a body shot but no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Wheldon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Simpson controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simpson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wheldon is trying to buck Simpson off.
Simpson controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wheldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Wheldon checks a low kick from Simpson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheldon.
Kevin Wheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheldon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wheldon duly obliges.
Wheldon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
Wheldon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wheldon tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin Wheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheldon misses the shot to the body.
Wheldon throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Wheldon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Wheldon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Wheldon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wheldon, as that shot connected.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wheldon's guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wheldon throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheldon throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wheldon digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wheldon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wheldon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheldon's guard.
Simpson prevents Wheldon from getting back to his feet.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stands up from Wheldon's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Wheldon off balance momentarily.
Wheldon is breathing heavily.
Wheldon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Wheldon didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheldon manages to avoid it.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson feints and as Wheldon raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson pushes down on Wheldon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson trying to control the pace.
Wheldon is looking to get back to is feet but Simpson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.
Simpson staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of OJ Simpson.
Wheldon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheldon takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Wheldon.
Wheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Wheldon misses with a double jab
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Wheldon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Wheldon wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheldon is retaining full guard.
Simpson controlling from the top position.
OJ Simpson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Wheldon.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.
Wheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson throws a combination. Wheldon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wheldon misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wheldon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheldon misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Wheldon 's knee.
Wheldon throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Wheldon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheldon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson slips a straight right by Wheldon.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wheldon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wheldon at a distance.
Wheldon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheldon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wheldon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheldon can do to turn this around?
Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simpson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wheldon for as long as he can get away with.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OJ Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Wheldon throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheldon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Wheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wheldon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kevin Wheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson tests Wheldon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, J. Cole - Blow Up. Soderstrom has chosen Metallica Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soderstrom. That did some damage!
Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Harrell is avoiding it.
Harrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Harrell is having none of it.
Harrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soderstrom walks into a left hand.
Harrell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrell.
Harrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrell connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Harrell blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soderstrom momentarily.
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Soderstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Harrell lands with an overhand left.
Harrell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Rasmus Soderstrom has been cut.
Soderstrom ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Harrell misses the jab.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrell misses with a double jab.
Harrell connects with a right hand. Soderstrom shakes it off.
Soderstrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Harrell moves out of range.
Soderstrom misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soderstrom.
Harrell lands a right hook to the body.
Soderstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderstrom.
Harrell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harrell connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Harrell misses its intended target.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soderstrom slips under a jab.
Harrell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrell counters with a nice body shot.
Soderstrom throws the left hand but Harrell avoids the punch easily.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soderstrom tries to clinch
and Harrell counters with a left to the body.
Harrell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soderstrom is out of range and Harrell settles back down.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrell lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
Harrell throws a head kick but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Soderstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Harrell.
Soderstrom lands with a kick to the temple. Harrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Harrell is having none of it.
Soderstrom misses with a kick to the body
and Harrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soderstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Harrell.
Soderstrom cracks a nice hook into Harrell's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderstrom misses the jab.
Harrell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom feints and then cracks Harrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrell down.
Soderstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderstrom throws out the jab.
Soderstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soderstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Harrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Soderstrom moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderstrom throws a wild body kick that Harrell sees coming a mile off.
Harrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soderstrom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Harrell is avoiding it.
Soderstrom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soderstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soderstrom misses with a body shot
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Soderstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soderstrom. That's going to slow Harrell down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Soderstrom misses
and Harrell counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soderstrom is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrell fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell cracks Soderstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrell's calf.
Harrell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soderstrom thows a body kick. Harrell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderstrom blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soderstrom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderstrom throws a chopping leg kick but Harrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Soderstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom is looking to slow Harrell down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderstrom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soderstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrell circles away.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Soderstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Harrell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstrom backs up against the cage.
Harrell works Soderstrom's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Soderstrom.
Harrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soderstrom misses with a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderstrom misses the jab.
Harrell defending well as Soderstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Soderstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harrell counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderstrom works Harrell's body with a nice hook.
Harrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soderstrom in his tracks.
Harrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Soderstrom.
Harrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soderstrom is able to avoid easily.
Harrell lands with a right hand.
Harrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrell scores with a hook.
Soderstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderstrom manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries a low kick but Harrell avoids it.
Harrell lands a nice shot that snaps Soderstrom's head back.
Soderstrom looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Harrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Soderstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
Harrell misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a body kick the misses
and Harrell counters with a good low kick that Soderstrom was not able to check.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soderstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Soderstrom is predictable there
and Harrell counters with a low kick, right behind Soderstrom 's knee.
Soderstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up.
Soderstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harrell is looking to slow Soderstrom down with leg kicks.
Harrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderstrom can do to turn this around?
Soderstrom throws a right and a left that Harrell avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Harrell coming out on top.
Soderstrom defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Harrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Soderstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soderstrom throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Harrell scores with a four punch combination!
Soderstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soderstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soderstrom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Soderstrom misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Harrell. Beautiful body shot.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Harrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Soderstrom blocks the leg kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick which misses Soderstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Soderstrom tries to avoid it.
Harrell throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Harrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soderstrom.
Harrell throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
A low kick from Soderstrom is predictable there
and Harrell counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harrell.
Soderstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soderstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
Soderstrom tries to land a front kick but Harrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Harrell.
Soderstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Soderstrom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrell motions for Soderstrom to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harrell.
Harrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderstrom is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom looks to land a left hand but Harrell moved out of range nicely.
Harrell thumps Soderstrom with a low kick.
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrell misses with a leg kick.
Harrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soderstrom is able to avoid easily.
Harrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Harrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harrell lands with a cross.
Good work by Soderstrom as he checks the leg kick.
Harrell lands a two punch combo.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Soderstrom saw that one coming.
Harrell scores with a hook to the body. Soderstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell is looking to slow Soderstrom down with leg kicks.
Harrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderstrom is just out of range.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Harrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soderstrom. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrell cracks a nice hook into Soderstrom's ribs.
Soderstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
That's time! Harrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell cracks the inside of Soderstrom's front leg.
Harrell tries a low kick but Soderstrom avoids it.
Harrell scores with a leg kick.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell takes a swing at Soderstrom's ribcage but misses.
Harrell misses with a looping left.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Soderstrom.
Harrell takes a swing at Soderstrom's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Harrell tenderised Soderstrom's leg. Soderstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderstrom.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
Soderstrom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soderstrom closes the distance and pushes Harrell back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Harrell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Soderstrom
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
Soderstrom missing with a left hand there. Harrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Soderstrom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soderstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Harrell.
Soderstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soderstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soderstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Harrell's shoulder, as Harrell tries to avoid the shot.
Harrell checks a low kick from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrell lands an overhand right.
Harrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Soderstrom off the cage and back into rage.
Harrell connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrell throws a solid leg kick but Soderstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrell.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Soderstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soderstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Soderstrom slips a straight right by Harrell.
Harrell lands with a good body shot.
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Harrell scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Harrell moves away
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrell throws the kick towards the body but Soderstrom avoids it.
Harrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrell looks to land a left hand but Soderstrom moved out of range nicely.
Soderstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Soderstrom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrell scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell had his way with Rasmus Soderstrom in that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Soderstrom misses with a kick to the body
and Harrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Soderstrom misses
and Harrell counters with a leg kick.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Harrell counter with a right hand.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrell misses with a few strikes there.
Soderstrom looks to land a left hand but Harrell moved out of range nicely.
Harrell cracks a nice hook into Soderstrom's ribs.
Harrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soderstrom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harrell cracks Soderstrom with a good jab.
Harrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Soderstrom moves away from the strike by Harrell.
Harrell thumps Soderstrom with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soderstrom throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soderstrom at a distance.
Harrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soderstrom's sensitive parts.
Harrell thows a body kick. Soderstrom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrell lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Soderstrom misses
and Harrell counters with a nice leg kick.
Harrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrell.
Soderstrom tries to move into range but Harrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrell thuds his right hand into Soderstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Harrell scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soderstrom is out of range and Harrell settles back down.
Harrell scores with a one two! Soderstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
Harrell throws a body kick that misses.
Soderstrom closes the distance but Harrell moves to the side
and Harrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soderstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Harrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soderstrom misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands a jab to Soderstrom's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Harrell.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Soderstrom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrell misses with the combination.
Soderstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Harrell counter with a right hand.
Soderstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soderstrom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Soderstrom down.
Harrell tried to score with a low kick but Soderstrom checks it.
Shelton Harrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soderstrom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Harrell catches Soderstrom right on the button with a cross.
Harrell lands with a cross.
Soderstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses
and Harrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrell throws a shot to the body.
Harrell scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell looks to land a right hand but Soderstrom moved out of range.
Harrell jabs at Soderstrom's body.
A jab lands there for Harrell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:43
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:43
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell retains his lightweight title!
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